The new sketch from Cardabilities was posted yesterday and it was so pretty I had to give it a try. I made some background paper the other day after watching a video on using your embossing folders as ink pads. You just sponge colors of distress ink on your embossing folder(the result will vary according to witch side you ink) spritz the folder with water and lay your paper on the embossing folder, remove carefully and you have used your embossing folder in a brand new way. The popularity of stencils and background stamps seem to have taken over the world of the embossing folder(not in my world) so this is a way to get the same effect. The first layer was stamped with Milled lavendar on some lavender card with a wood grained stamp by IO. I then stamped lacy borders from Gina K with Versamark and white embossing powder. I did not get good coverage the first time but with my new Misti I just stamped and embossed again. The center piece is the piece I stamped with the embossing folder. You can't see it well in the photo, but instead of water I used some shimmer spray.. The rose is one of the spellbinder bitty blossoms. I also used a flourish from MTF and Leafy Branches from Die Namites.
The Amazing is a Cheery Lynn die which is placed on a MTF fishtail.
I will enter this in the following challenges
Cardabilities Sketch Here
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Simon Says Make Background Paper Here
Scrapland Use pearls or lace Here
Die R Us Make your own flowers Here
Cheery Lynn Purple Here
Mod Squad Color I used a monochromatic scheme (hope this works) Here
Gorgeous card Kathy...love all the beautiful details!! Thank you for joining us at "dies R Us" for our :May Flowers" challenge!
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Oh you certainly have a way with making sketches look sooooo pretty! Love that embossing/color technique looks great in the shades you chose. And of course your beautiful flowers, you're such a wonderful paper gardener....do you have gardens in your yard where you draw your beautiful card making inspiration from? Inquiring minds want to know! Fabulous card!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used your embossing folder to create that great background on this gorgeous card! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenge #16!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love your backgrounds - both the wood grained look and the one from the embossing folder. And your embossed lace border looks like real lace!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Kathy! LOVE the color and great job on that background ... so pretty! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘MAY FLOWERS’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!
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First of all, you've stolen my heart with the purple flowers but seeing how you brought the sketch to life with so many incredible layers is gorgeous. The "old school" techniques combine with the latest styles brings about this truly stunning card. It's beautiful Kathy! Hugs and happy weekend to you!!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, you've stolen my heart with the purple flowers but seeing how you brought the sketch to life with so many incredible layers is gorgeous. The "old school" techniques combine with the latest styles brings about this truly stunning card. It's beautiful Kathy! Hugs and happy weekend to you!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is stunning! You have become the queen of flowers and flourishes (and butterflies....lol.) And you have used so many beautiful elements here. Love how you cut the "Awesome" out of the same paper as that embossed background. All your layers are gorgeous, including the lace, which I thought was real, by the way. Great take on the challenge, thanks so much for participating this week at the Mod Squad Challenge
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous Kathy! Love your purple flowers and the added lace! Have a Blessed day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card and a wonderful rendition of the sketch. You certainly have the knack of creating beauties with the die cuts too! I am still learning. And, I love the purple blooms.
ReplyDeleteYou knocked this sketch out of the park! The lace looks great embossed, and I am going to have to try making papers with my embossing folders. You really made this come alive with all of the beautiful colors that pop, from the muted, but textured BG.
ReplyDeleteGreat detail & take on the sketch. Love the monochromatic colour scheme too. Thanks for joining us for our 'April Showers bring May Flowers' challenge #24.
ReplyDeleteAlicia (Dies R Us DT)
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Hi, Kathy! Even tho your sentiment says "awesome" - I have to say, your entire card is awesome! Truly beautiful. I like the techniques of layers of frilly looking lace on your card, and the beautiful, vibrant rose! It's a lovely floral arrangement! Thanks for sharing your pretty project in the Scrapy Land Challenge! hugs and blessings, de {Creative Smiles}
ReplyDeleteLove your lace and colors. Stunning card. Thank you so much for participating this week at the Mod Squad Challenge
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shades of purple and wonderful embellishments. Thank you so much for playing along with us over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog this week :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and I love those deep purple flowers combined with the lace on the sides. So glad you shared it with us for the Scrapy Land Challenge.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card, that purple just pops, love all the details, Thank you for joining in with us over at Dies R Us.
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